Land Journey

A Week In... Portugal

SMALL OR EVEN SMALLER GROUPS AVAILABLE
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Year, Departure Type

Select Small Group (averaging 24 Tauck guests), Even Smaller Group ((averaging 15 Tauck guests) or Classic departures, and the year you would like to travel.

Days
8
From (per Person)
$8,190 CAD
Journey Type
Land
Time of Year
Feb - Jun, Aug - Nov
Cities & Landmarks
Lisbon, Évora, Sintra, Coimbra, Porto
Porto, Portugal

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Overview

EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

 

Note: Special Women's Only Departure October 14, 2027 – for women considering their first guided trip or simply looking to travel with other women, this departure offers an easy way in: a built-in community of like-minded women, the opportunity to share the experience with fellow female travelers, and the confidence that every detail is taken care of.

 

Port House tour, tasting and lunch in Porto

 

Visits to Portugal's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the historic centers of Porto, Évora and Sintra & the University of Coimbra

 

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

 

Two nights at the Hotel Infante Sagres, the charming city of Porto's first five-star hotel

 

Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted

 

SEE WHAT YOUR JOURNEY INCLUDES

Activity

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On some days, walking extends to 2–3.5 miles (~4,000–7,000 steps), with occasional stairs, hills, or uneven surfaces. Standing periods may last up to 90 minutes, but this level still includes breaks and lower-effort days.

Pace

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Full days with little downtime. Select days may offer opt-out opportunities or lighter alternatives. Ideal for travelers who want to stay engaged, but with some room to pace themselves.

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Along Europe's Scenic "Yellow Roads"

Discover the seafaring charms of the coast, the lush river valley vineyards, the hilltop castles and villages in its alpine interior and monuments to grandiose man-made achievements... Portugal may be small... but it's big on vibrant culture, history, and natural beauty that invites intimate exploration.

Spend two nights in the ancient port city of Porto with a guided visit to its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a cruise along the Douro on a rabelo and a tour and tasting at an authentic port house. Your unique accommodation in Évora is a converted, 15th-century convent, setting the scene for guided exploration in the historic city, plus port wine tastings in the country; and in Lisbon, a two-night stay in Portugal's capital city includes excursions to seaside Cascais and Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Unique experiences include visits to six UNESCO World Heritage Sites on guided visits with local experts, and tastings of world-famous port wine during a tour and lunch at a renowned winery. Read Less

Portugal's Rabelo boats

Only on the Douro… the romance of the Rabelo

With a name that translates to "little tail" (for the long piece of timber extending from its stern that's used to steer it), the traditional wooden Rabelo boat carried passengers and cargo along Portugal's Douro River for centuries. Found nowhere else in the world, this flat-bottomed, shallow-draught sailboat became the fastest and most efficient way to transport casks of prized Port wine between Douro Valley vineyards and the city of Porto at the river's mouth. Although no longer used commercially, these iconic workhorses can still be seen plying the waters of the Douro today.

Tauck Exclusive – Private evening at Palacio de Queluz

Get the royal treatment at Lisbon's Palacio de Queluz

Often referred to as the "Portuguese Versailles," the Palácio de Queluz (Palace of Queluz) was one of Europe's last significant Rococo structures. It served as the royal residence of Portugal's King Pedro III and Queen Maria I (a.k.a. Maria the Pious or Maria the Mad, due to the mental illness she suffered later in life) in the late 18th- and early 19th-centuries. Today, the magnificent estate and its gorgeous formal gardens are a National Monument of Portugal… and the setting for your Tauck Exclusive private dinner.

Hotel Infante Sagres

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Enjoy the rebirth of a Porto legend... Hotel Infante Sagres

Named for Porto's native son, 15th-century Prince Henry the Navigator (also known as the Prince, or Infante, of Sagres), the Infante Sagres first opened in 1951 and served as the city's most prestigious luxury hotel for more than 60 years. In 2018, this legendary grande dame of Portuguese hotels reopened its doors after a meticulous renovation in which a team of leading designers and master craftsmen transformed its graceful heritage interior, elevating it to an unprecedented level of refinement.

It was wonderful to discover the abundance of treasures (art, history, literature) in this tiny, scenic outpost of Europe!

Kathleen Pappas

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Your Journey

Pricing & Availability

Women's Only Departure – October 14, 2027

Every Women's Only Departure operates as a small group itinerary averaging 24 guests and is led by a female Tauck Director, with one upfront price covering airport transfers, accommodations, most meals, exclusive access experiences and expert local guides. For women considering their first guided trip, it offers an easy way in: a built-in community of like-minded women, an expertly designed destination experience and the assurance that everything is taken care of. It's the ease of a fully curated journey and the freedom to be fully present without managing a single logistical detail.

About Booking This Tour

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Trip Prep & Essentials

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Call us, or call your travel advisor, to book your preferred departure date today – and explore our beautiful brochures to find your inspiration for your next journey.

Book Today... And Travel Dreams Begin

Discover The World

Call us, or call your travel advisor, to book your preferred departure date today – and explore our beautiful brochures to find your inspiration for your next journey.

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